To provide students with a broad set of 21st century tech skills.
To provide students with an understanding of how technology has evolved over time.
To unleash student creativity by cultivating and channeling imagination into digital art and design projects.
The TechCreation 21st Century Skills Course employs a flipped-classroom model in which students access instructional videos from home at night, and then practice what they’ve learned in class the next day. Videos include instructor-created content, free YouTube content, Lynda.com subscription-based content, and screencasts created by former students. Formative assessments will consist of real-time demonstrations of computer skills, screencast assignments, verbal question and answer sessions, and LMS-based online quizzes. Final course grade will be based on a combination of all formative assessments and a final portfolio of work created throughout the semester.
Int’l Society for Technology in Education Standards Addressed:
| 1b. | Create original works as a means of personal or group expression: Students work alone and in groups to produce multimedia screencasts and Photoshop compositions. |
| 2b. | Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats: Students create screencasts to showcase their learning and provide an instructional tool for other students. |
| 3c. | Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks: Students utilize search engines, help forums, and tutorial videos to find solutions to file management and digital imaging challenges. |
| 4b. | Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project: Students create, refine, and execute plans to create a portfolio of multimedia design work. |
| 5a. | Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology: Students model cautious and responsible decision making in web browsing and social media environments, collaboratively identifying and discussing potential risks. |
| 5b. | Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. |
| 6a. | Understand and use technology systems: Students acquire a set of core tech skills that will support them in subsequent advanced coursework. |
| 6b. | Select and use applications effectively and productively: Students are familiarized with the capabilities and limitations of mainstream software tools, and are able to locate new tools and resources upon demand. |
| 6c. | Troubleshoot systems and applications: Students utilize search engines, help forums, and tutorial videos to find solutions to challenges. |
STEM Goals Addressed:
| 2.2 | Align STEM efforts to the development of competencies important in an innovation economy. |
| 2.3 | Support STEM-ready educators and learning environments. |
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